On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Nov 12, 2021 | Insurance Claims
For California business owners, the threat of business interruption is ever-present in the form of fires, power outages, theft, vandalism and other adverse events. If you have purchased business interruption insurance, you are in a much better position than business...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Nov 12, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
It is not uncommon for dedicated policyholders who have made years, or even decades, of insurance premium payments to feel as if their insurance carrier is acting in bad faith. After an accident, a devastating storm or commercial building damage, individuals rely on...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Nov 2, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
There is no telling when the unexpected will happen to your business. Whether it is an interruption of operations, storm damage, theft or even a fire, unanticipated issues can quickly throw an otherwise prosperous business into turmoil. This is why people take...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Oct 18, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
When you pay for business insurance, it can be frustrating to battle to get the payout you are entitled to. Yet, when push comes to shove, insurers often fail to live up to the caring image they portray. Insurers are in it for the money. That is the bottom line, and...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Oct 2, 2021 | Property Disputes
If the government approaches you and says that they want to buy your land, you may be worried that the next step is eminent domain. If you do not want to sell, the government can sometimes use eminent domain to take your land. This feels, in many ways, like it flies...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Sep 20, 2021 | Business Law
Starting a business on your own can be a daunting prospect, but launching a company with someone else's support may not seem quite as frightening. When you are the sole proprietor, you are the only one investing money and time in the company. You don't have anyone...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Sep 8, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
Small-business owners and entrepreneurs in California are often affected by insurance companies that act in bad faith as a strategy to avoid paying a claim. In general, insurance companies are usually far more eager to accept payments than to make them. After...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Sep 3, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
If your home is damaged in a storm or in some other fashion, you assume that the insurance company’s goal is to help you. After all, that’s what they claimed when you bought your policy. They wanted to help you get back on your feet. They would cover the costs so you...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Aug 30, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
If your home is damaged in a storm or in some other fashion, you assume that the insurance company’s goal is to help you. After all, that’s what they claimed when you bought your policy. They wanted to help you get back on your feet. They would cover the costs so you...
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Aug 23, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
When you see commercials for insurance companies, it makes it seem like the goal, for the company, is to help you when you need it. They promote this idea that they are on your side and that all they want is to swoop in and assist you when you need it most. But is...
